{"id":4837,"date":"2014-01-18T06:24:03","date_gmt":"2014-01-18T06:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/?p=4837"},"modified":"2014-01-18T06:24:03","modified_gmt":"2014-01-18T06:24:03","slug":"dog-leash-laws-loudoun-and-fairfax-runners-walkers-roller-bladers-and-bikers-beware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/2014\/01\/18\/dog-leash-laws-loudoun-and-fairfax-runners-walkers-roller-bladers-and-bikers-beware\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Leash Laws – Loudoun and Fairfax Runners, Walkers, Roller Bladers and Bikers Beware"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While the 2 police cars pictured here do not need to enforce the leash law and the dog in this photo looks harmless, larger, more aggressive canines can cause permanent injury to innocent bikers, runners, roller bladers and walkers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Athletes whose sport takes them outdoors — runners, walkers, roller bladers, bikers, etc. — must contend with uncertainties in weather, trail or road conditions, etc.\u00a0 One thing they should not have to deal with is dogs on the loose.<\/p>\n

Unleashed dogs can pose a danger through bites, attacks, collisions, etc..\u00a0 Virginia dog attack attorney Doug Landau has represented many clients who have been victims of dog bites, or who have been chased by or knocked down by a dog while outside running, biking, walking, etc.\u00a0 Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The good news for athletes is that most states, including Virginia, have “leash laws” which require dogs to be on a leash when off private property.\u00a0 In Virginia, not only does each county and municipality have its own “leash laws”, but there are also rules about what kinds of leashes can be used.<\/p>\n

So, if you are ever injured as a result of a bite, knock-over or other attack, the animal’s owner can be liable — sometimes even if the dog was on a leash.<\/p>\n

If you or someone you know or care for has been injured as the result of a dog bite or other animal attack, and there are questions about what laws apply, e-mail<\/a> or call us at ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd<\/a>. (703-796-9555) at once.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Athletes whose sport takes them outdoors — runners, walkers, roller bladers, bikers, etc. — must contend with uncertainties in weather, trail or road conditions, etc.\u00a0 One thing they should not have to deal with is dogs on the loose. Unleashed dogs can pose a danger through bites, attacks, collisions, etc..\u00a0 Virginia dog attack attorney Doug…<\/p>\n

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